Guest guest Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 Hi! I'm a 35 year old guy who started working out in January, partly for cosmetic reasons and partly to get healthier and stronger. Since I'm no longer a twentysomething and have never really been physically active before, I wanted to start out w/ sort of a low-key fullbody workout every other day. I've gotten some results w/ it but want to move on to the next level... do something a little more challenging and intense. Can anyone give me any advice as to a workout routine? Thanks! - Sherrick Louisville, KY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 That;s a pretty broad question for a fitness professional to answer without seeing you. Where are you at right now in terms of your fitness? What are you thinking about for " next level " of challenging/intense? What resources/facilities are available to you? What do you like to do? " Stronger " at what? " Healthier " how? What " cosmetic reasons " do you have? My best advice for you would be to find a knowledgeable local fitness professional and invest in at least a couple training sessions with that person. Both American College of Sports Medicine and National Strength and Conditioning Association have online directories that can point you to fitness professionals nearby who have chosen to list themselves. I'm sure that others on this forum will respond with some general ideas that are reasonable; However your question is not as cut and dried as it might seem. It's kind of like asking what kind of car to buy. Or where to live once you move out of your parents' house. Merrick, Ph.D. Fitness Professional ACSM HFS, NSCA-CPT/CSCS Bellevue, NE > > Hi! I'm a 35 year old guy who started working out in January, partly for cosmetic reasons and partly to get healthier and stronger. Since I'm no longer a twentysomething and have never really been physically active before, I wanted to start out w/ sort of a low-key fullbody workout every other day. I've gotten some results w/ it but want to move on to the next level... do something a little more challenging and intense. Can anyone give me any advice as to a workout routine? Thanks! > > - Sherrick > Louisville, KY > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 Hi ,, How have you been working out up till now? In my opinion there's no need to ditch your current regime: a full body workout every other day. You could make it more intense by going for the big exercises and weights. This is how I like to train: Warming up Squats Push-Pull Dumbbell curl / lying dumbbell triceps exentsions Alternate that with Deadlifts Dumbbell presses / dumbbell rows Some arm work Throw in some cardio in the mix. I like to ride my bicycle, weather permitting. But the question is, how have you been working out previously? Regards, Johan Bastiaansen Hasselt, Belgium > > Hi! I'm a 35 year old guy who started working out in January, partly for cosmetic reasons and partly to get healthier and stronger. Since I'm no longer a twentysomething and have never really been physically active before, I wanted to start out w/ sort of a low-key fullbody workout every other day. I've gotten some results w/ it but want to move on to the next level... do something a little more challenging and intense. Can anyone give me any advice as to a workout routine? Thanks! > > - Sherrick > Louisville, KY > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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